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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 225.34 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 225.34 and 99.04 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 225.34 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/225.34 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 225.34 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 22,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317.67/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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